Solomon David Sassoon (1841–1894)

Solomon David Sassoon (1841–1894) was a Baghdadi Jewish Indian businessman and philanthropist.

[1] He also served as Chairman of the Sassoon Spinning and Weaving Co. and the Sassoon and Alliance Silk Co..[1] He also served as Chairman of the Board of the Port Canning and Land Improvement Co. and the Oriental Life Assurance Co., two Joint-stock companies.

[1] He sat on the board of directors of the Bank of Bombay and the Mumbai Port Trust.

[1] Sir James Fergusson, 6th Baronet (1832–1907) appointed him twice to the Council of the Governor of Bombay.

[1] After his death, his wife Flora took over David Sassoon & Co. and eventually moved to England with the children.